Standard fare from Armonie
Guardian 26,856 / Brummie
One for anagram lovers today was the impression I got whilst solving, but on reflection perhaps not that many more than the norm. I wonder how many of you put in ‘sparrow’ for … Read more >>
Independent 9202 / Radian
It’s been almost six months since we last blogged a Radian puzzle – and this was worth waiting for. We found there were one or two rather unusual words to cause some head-scratching, … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 856/Anto
A very poor excuse for a Quiptic. In my opinion. You may choose to differ by commenting below. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1364 / Daedalus
I don’t know what happened to yesterday’s scheduled blogger and so apologies for the belated coverage of this puzzle. I didn’t solve this one so here is just an analysis of the published … Read more >>
Independent 9,201 by Eimi
Long time no see from the editor.
Cyclops 570: Gone to do some potting
With apologies to anyone who eagerly checks the website at 1 minute past midnight — I had this almost ready to post yesterday, but it was the first day for ages in York … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 26,855 by Chifonie
Very enjoyable, with some nice bits of misdirection. I particularly liked 2dn and 18dn.
Everyman 3,626
A lovely Spring morning here in deepest Suffolk, a spot of gardening (ok I was coerced by Mrs Flashling) & then the crossword.
Azed 2287
The usual Azed. A whole lot of rare words (how does he know them?) all accurately clued and perfectly straightforward once one has the answer, although getting it in the first place is … Read more >>
Independent 9,200 by Anax
It’ll be interesting to hear how other solvers found this one. I certainly made very heavy work of it. The wordplay seemed incredibly difficult to tease out in places, and there was a … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No.1219 – Semi-detached by Nod
There are 60 clues, but there are only 42 spaces in the grid. What is the resolution to this problem?
Guardian Prize 26,848 by Brendan
A nicely varied puzzle which I enjoyed. I thought this a good example of how to make a puzzle varied and different without making it obscure or difficult in the process. Thank you Brendan.
Guardian Cryptic 26,853 by Qaos
Very nice – I particularly liked 19ac and 24ac…
Independent 9199 / Phi
Phi on Friday as usual The top half of the grid has a lot of wordplay or entry references to parts of the body, ailments and cures but the bottom … Read more >>